Sunday 13 May 2012

Blind ...




Here i have placed and pinned died doilies together as i would like my blind to be, they are quite close together at the top then get more spaced apart as they go down with gaps in-between like they are decaying away.I wanted the doilies to look like they have a random layout with an uneven edge that follows the outlines of each doily, this will contrast with the sharp, straight lines of the cotton organdy that will be sewn to the doilies above.


 

Doilies all sewn together i made sure i matched the colour of each thread to the doily and used tiny stitches so they were not visible
 

Using the same method as i did with the paper collage, i did with this fabric piece, i have used new and old pieces some that i have died different colours


I've left a raw egde to give that rustic, worn look, and sewn some loosely so it adds a bit of depth and made to look feather like.




Doilies...


Some of my doilies are stained and some are pristine white so i wanted to die them all different pastel colours.







  



Table...


Here i have hand sanded down the table top and legs so i can paint it an off white colour 








I made a template of the top of the table and have got a piece of glass cut to size to it which will lie over the embroidered piece of fabric.

Collages ...


These collages are made using paper scanned from several books and bits of scrap paper i had recycled


First i drew out the image


Then i traced out each part onto different papers


Then i cut out each separate piece


Then i placed and stuck down the pieces layered on top of each other







































Table


For one of my final pieces i'm going to make a embroidered piece to sit on top of this table.
I found this at Bolton Community Transport charity.




Sampling


Here i have been sampling using the imagery from the the research i have gathered.
On each of these I've used wool as a base then different fabrics layered on top of each other such as, suede, satin, cotton and cord.



Here I've used sequins and french knots 





On this sample I have used machine stitch to add the extra detail and left a raw edge




Here i have layered different fabrics together then used the hand embellisher which holds the fabrics together and get that distressed look


I've used a tight zig-zag stitch for the outline,it was quite fiddly to go over some of the more intricate edges and the finish wasn't as good as i hoped, however i liked the look of a raw edge better  and think it fits in well with my vintage recycled theme


layering fabrics loosely, with a raw edge

Backgrounds...


Experimenting with different backgrounds using different weights, colour, patterned and textured fabric, that could be used for wall pieces.



Cut out spots with reverse applique 



lace over wool, needle bonded


Wool, cotton spotty fabric and lace needled bonded


Cut work



From looking at different doilies and lace patterns you can get really interesting patterns and intricate detail. 
By studying different doliles and lace pieces i have created my own pattern from them using similar shapes.




I have then taken these into fabric pieces like i would intend to when creating my wall pieces



 

i like the cut work onto this wool as its easy to cut out and it doesn't fray at the edges as many other fabrics would, i think the small cut out bits work well but i found when i pinned it up the larger cut out pieces don't hang right, i could resolve this by sewing around the cut out pieces or another way would be to needle bond a sheer fabric to the back to ensure it stays flat when hung up.








Bradford Textiles Society Compotition

  With entering the Bradford Textiles Society Competition (C2 combination of textiles processes for an interiors market)with these two boards 



    Ideas board ...

Main sample ...








i chose my best sample, i wanted to add extra detailed by adding more hand embroidery and beading and to make it to a sample blind piece, so i added a piece of white cotton organdy at the top to give it that look.


































Wednesday 18 April 2012

Artist Inspiration


Elaine Hughes





Elaine Hughes's uses different patterned and textured paper and  collages then stitches them together, she uses odd random pieces that work perfectly together. 
 I like that she uses different pieces of paper to create detailed art work, that from afar could look like fabric but when you look closer you realize its cut out paper.






Maria Thomas






Maria Thomas creates one off wall hangings made from hundreds of different bits, which include, scraps of fabrics, beer bottles tops, sweet wrappers, clothes tags, these are things that most of us would throw away but to her each bit is personal and has a meaning.
 I love this wall hanging i love how she has used all recycled bits that would be worthless to others but makes a beautiful piece if textiles from it. The recycled things she has selected and the colours really work well together and give that vintage shabby chic look and feel.  


Abigail Brown 








Abigail Brown creates cute, dainty creatures made from a wire frame and fabric that's stuffed to make these pretty little birds and butterflies. Different pieces of fabric are hand and machine sewn to make each one of the an individual and full of character.


Joetta Maue





All of the fabric she uses are handmade or vintage linens which have a strong connection with her designs, the and text she uses are word that relate to her every day life.